Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Van Wagenen earned a Doctor of Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University, an APA accredited program. She also received a Master’s degree in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. Dr. Van Wagenen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marist College in New York State. She is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Dr. Van Wagenen has experience working with individuals and groups in a variety of clinical settings, including university counseling centers, community mental health centers and private practices. Additionally, she has experience conducting neuropsychiatric research.
Dr. Van Wagenen provides a warm, open and collaborative space for her clients to reflect, explore and gain insight. She works with individuals and couples to identify tools they can use to achieve their personal and psychological goals. Dr. Van Wagenen utilizes an integrative approach to therapy, which incorporates elements from Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered principles.
Dr. Van Wagenen has extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and identities. She helps clients navigate family of origin concerns, alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, process grief, loss, and trauma, and explore questions related to identity and life transitions. Her work also supports individuals in strengthening self-esteem and confidence, and in addressing relationship challenges. Dr. Van Wagenen has a particular expertise and passion for working with clients with ADHD, including the unique ways ADHD presents in female-identified individuals.
Dr. Van Wagenen believes in the importance of continuing education. Most recently she completed the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy Level 1 training as well as training’s on: relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, and other related mood challenges.